Join us in today’s devotion and prayer-
Read Proverbs 15:1-15 in your favorite version or in the following KJV and then join us in praying below:
Proverbs 15:1-15
15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. (KJV)
Our Father,
Thank you for helping us to answer everyone softly and with respect rather than stirring up anger through harsh words. Thanks for counseling us to be wise in all of our responses.
Thanks for your prudent instruction through your Holy Spirit that reminds us that you actually see all of our deeds; your counsel helps us to to see the need for your loving discipline and correction. You have made us look good through the knowledge you have shared with us; you have shown your light for us on the path of righteousness that we need to walk in.
Thanks for instilling in us a cheerful heart and countenance; your counsel and knowledge have given us nothing but blessings and a virtual feast in this life and the hope of salvation in the life to come through faith in your Son Jesus.
Praise your name and thank you again and again.
In Jesus Name, Amen.